The Toronto Student Transportation Group is an initiative between both the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Toronto District School Board. Our goal is to ensure the health and safety of our students through various modes of transportation and to help families make informed decisions regarding their transportation choices when accessing education here in Toronto.
Spotlight
Good Information – It Starts with the Forms
How do we get that student from your house onto that school bus? It starts with the transportation forms. Delivery of appropriate and timely school bus service depends on us receiving all the correct information.
If we do not have all information it will cause delays in providing transportation for a student. It may even be refused i.e. if the program is left blank, we assume that it is a regular student, and they may not qualify for transportation under the Board Transportation Policy, when the student really has a special education designation and as such are entitled to transportation.
It is also important that we have the address and phone number for babysitters and/or Daycare facilities. We may need to reach someone in the event of an emergency.
If you have any accessibility issues it is important that you discuss this with the school and the specific information is recorded on our forms so that we can ensure we met the needs of our students and families.
Our thanks to everyone out there that helps ensure we have good information.
“Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves”
by Robin Williams
Current News
Potential School Bus Delays on Monday, March 31, 2025 - When there are high levels of driver absences (for a number of reasons, including illness, days of significance, etc.) school bus operators may be required to temporarily modify routes to ensure that there is coverage. As Monday may be observed as a religious holiday, there may be an increased number of driver absences resulting in delays. If possible, please inform your bus carrier should your child not be needing the bus that day. Please visit the Transportation Portal to access the contact information for your bus carrier. As always, parents/guardians/caregivers are encouraged to continue to monitor the Transportation Portal and the TSTG website for updates on delays.
Short but intense snowfall with gusting winds forecasted for Friday afternoon during afternoon dismissal. Afternoon buses will be impacted and delays are possible. Bus Operators will do their best to keep the transportation portal updated on delays. Stay safe
Information
- Extreme Cold Warning Jan 21 2025
- Letter – August 2024 Update
- TSTG Code of Conduct
- Transportation Brochure_TSTG 2024
- Transportation-Brochure_tstg_special2024
- Preparing Your Child to use Public Transit Safely 2024
- New parent guide to transportation
- User Guide for Parents Auto Authentication
- Kindergarten Registration Package – TSTG 2024
- Transit – Using Presto Tickets
- Safety Guide for School Children & Parents
- Access To Education
- Parent Safety Program (Kiss n Ride)
- Purple Equals Parent Program
- Safe Streets Guide 2016
Fast Facts
- Number of buses: 1873
- Number of students transported: 45,500
- Total distance traveled: 71,241 km
- Annual budget: $128 M
- Number of carriers: 9
- Change requests each September: 1400
